Calama to Santiago Chile

Calama to Santiago Chile

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Calama to Santiago Chile Schedule

Calama to Santiago Chile Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Pullman Bus Sleeper 00:30 - 22:00CLP 59,325
Pullman Bus Private Sleeper 02:30 - 23:30CLP 59,325
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA15307:22 - 09:26CLP 53,145
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA18909:06 - 11:10CLP 52,894
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA14511:09 - 13:13CLP 159,529
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA15112:23 - 14:29CLP 100,823
JetSmart Economy #JA3315:52 - 17:56CLP 200,232
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA15517:22 - 19:25CLP 164,946
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA38918:19 - 20:22CLP 108,940
JetSmart Economy #JA721:21 - 23:25CLP 55,529
Sky Airline Economy #H225122:54 - 00:58CLP 46,244

Transportation from Calama to Santiago Chile

Facts about the transport from Calama to Santiago Chile

Cheapest Transport$39
Fastest Transport2h 4m
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure10:23 PM
Departures per day46
Distance1163 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBuses Andimar, Cikbus Elite, Cormar Bus, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Pullman Bus, Sky Airline

How to get from Calama to Santiago Chile

Travelling between Calama and Santiago Chile is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 374.84 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 38.60.

How long does it take to get from Calama to Santiago Chile?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 24 hours to travel between Calama and Santiago Chile depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Calama and Santiago Chile. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 4m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 23h 15m to reach Santiago Chile.

How much does it cost to get from Calama to Santiago Chile?

Travelling between Calama and Santiago Chile can be as cheap as USD 38.60 if you opt for a Buses Andimar bus and as expensive as USD 374.84 if you buy a LATAM Airlines Group flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Calama and Santiago Chile ?

  • 30 from Calama to Santiago Chile starting from 00:30 Tocopilla until 21:30 Tocopilla
  • 16 from Calama to Santiago Chile starting from 07:24 Calama Airport until 22:23 Calama Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Calama to Santiago Chile.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Calama to Santiago Chile, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 73.19.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Calama and Santiago Chile

JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Sky Airline

Bus

Travelling from Calama to Santiago Chile overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Calama and Santiago Chile

Buses Andimar, Cikbus Elite, Cormar Bus, Pullman Bus

What is the most popular transport to get from Calama to Santiago Chile?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 71% opted for a bus
  • 29% decided to fly